Eleven Table Tennis
- September 22, 2016
- For Fun Labs
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Eleven Table Tennis" is a virtual reality simulation of table tennis that allows you to play against opponents worldwide or practice against AI. The game is designed to be highly realistic, with accurate physics and realistic movements. It is recommended to play the game while connected to your computer via a cable for the best tracking performance. The developers have a dedicated Discord server for the community to provide support and discuss the game.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Quest
Reviews
- Incredible physics that closely mimic real-life table tennis, making it feel very realistic.
- Active and friendly online community, allowing for enjoyable multiplayer matches.
- Great AI opponents with adjustable difficulty levels, providing a good challenge for players of all skill levels.
- Multiplayer can suffer from lag and connection issues, making it difficult to play against distant opponents.
- The AI can sometimes feel unrealistic, particularly in its ability to predict and return shots.
- Limited environments and customization options, which may lead to a repetitive experience over time.
- gameplay91 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this table tennis simulation is widely praised for its realistic physics and mechanics, providing an immersive experience that closely mimics real-life play. While some users noted minor issues with multiplayer latency and serving mechanics, the overall consensus is that the game offers solid controls, engaging challenges, and a fun, addictive experience that keeps players coming back. The ability to customize settings further enhances the gameplay, making it a top choice for VR enthusiasts.
“The gameplay is so immersive that I once dived in real life during a rally.”
“The physics and gameplay feel accurate to playing real table tennis, and the AI modes are genuinely challenging.”
“The mechanics are spot on, the paddles move flawlessly with 1-to-1 tracking, and the ball's physics are spot on; it's seriously like you're playing the game.”
“Lack of communication, bad physics, and just awful gameplay.”
“The serve mechanics are extremely awkward with the ball attached to the same controller as the paddle.”
“Also the gameplay has improved a lot as well, although there still was a couple of occasions when the ball went through the bat.”
- graphics86 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent visuals and smooth performance, particularly in VR, while others criticize them as dated or simplistic, especially after recent updates that reportedly downgraded quality. Many users highlight the realistic physics and enjoyable gameplay, but express a desire for improved graphical fidelity and more atmospheric environments. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good enough for a VR table tennis simulation, there is a consensus that enhancements could elevate the experience further.
“The game is a table tennis simulation game which provides an authentic and challenging table tennis experience, and it has fantastic gameplay and nice graphics.”
“It's incredibly immersive, fun, and aesthetically pleasing.”
“The graphics, controls, and realism of shots are great.”
“The only sad thing is that with some update the visuals on the PC version got downgraded heavily.”
“The game looked blurry and I could not turn off anti-aliasing; the frame rate would not go higher than 70 even if I went to low/medium/high graphics.”
“I wish they hadn't lowered the graphical quality of the game to kind of 'questify' it, but I have to agree the performance is great and it counts on a table tennis game.”
- story68 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional narrative, focusing instead on providing a fun and engaging table tennis simulation experience. Players appreciate the smooth gameplay and physics, particularly on the Quest platform, which enhances the overall enjoyment despite some technical issues on other systems. Overall, the game is recommended for its multiplayer capabilities and enjoyable mechanics rather than a compelling story.
“Surprisingly good table tennis simulation with a great player base thanks to the Quest 2 crossplay.”
“Playing on Quest 2 and the developer was nice enough to give me a code for the Quest 2 version, which plays better than the SteamVR version on the Quest headsets.”
“I play this mostly on my Quest for convenience but it's even more amazing with 90fps and the tracking feels a bit better.”
“☑ no story”
“✅ no story”
“Most often it seems that the changes are made to better the experience for quest 2 users, while simultaneously ruining and making the game nearly unplayable for other users.”
- music39 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over its repetitive nature and limited selection, often looping the same few tracks. While some find the existing music pleasant and suitable for a relaxed gaming experience, there is a strong desire for more variety, including the ability to play personal music playlists. Overall, players suggest that enhancing the music options would significantly improve the game's atmosphere.
“Listen to your favorite songs in the background and play some table tennis!”
“Ability to play your own music library through the environment's speakers would be perfect.”
“Couple that with a bombin' and bumpin' soundtrack, some sweet digs to play in, and a complete multiplayer experience.”
“I'm not really an athletic person and I've only played against the AI, but this is a really solid game that I can play to relax and listen to music.”
“My only complaint is the music is getting pretty repetitive after a while.”
“The music in the game is really horrible (the audio overall is still really cheap!) I found out a tip: turn the music off and play some music of your own in the background.”
- stability28 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 82 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting various bugs and glitches, particularly in multiplayer modes, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences. While some users have noted that the game runs well on lower settings and has enjoyable gameplay, issues like latency, freezing, and control problems persist, especially for certain hardware configurations. Overall, while the game shows promise and can be fun, it is still considered quite buggy and in need of further refinement.
“The quality clearly has effort put into it, the gameplay isn't bug-ridden at all, and it's exactly what it displays on the box!”
“Runs great, plays great, can absolutely recommend to anyone remotely interested in table tennis.”
“Runs great on max settings with 1060 6GB for HTC Vive.”
“I was having a bad delay and occasional freezes while playing with Quest 2 Air Link and contacted the devs for the possibility of an Oculus Store key.”
“Still a lot of bugs and glitches, makes it very frustrating while playing high tempo matches.”
“You have been warned, the game is a buggy mess of a so-called game.”
- optimization17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players report smooth performance on various systems, including lower-end hardware and the Quest 2, others experience significant stuttering and performance issues, particularly in multiplayer and certain maps. Some users express disappointment over graphical downgrades aimed at improving performance, and there are calls for further optimization to enhance the multiplayer experience. Despite these concerns, the game's physics and quality of life features are generally well-received.
“The physics are realistic, the game is optimized and has many quality of life features.”
“The game runs smoothly (2060 RTX) with a decent interface.”
“Love the performance in the Valve Index.”
“It needs some work on multiplayer optimization for sure - maybe an option to only receive and transmit the paddle positions and not headset/off arm.”
“Absolutely terrible performance - I have Skyrim VR running at 100-110 fps, but here even on the simplest of settings I got a maximum of 30-32 fps.”
“In spite of having a beefy system (i7-6700k, 32GB RAM, GTX 1070, SSD), I'm getting much more sporadic graphical stuttering than in previous versions (this comes in the form of minute pauses, particularly just after the ball leaves a paddle).”
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying hilarious interactions and funny moments during multiplayer matches. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to create a fun and immersive experience, often leading to uncontrollable laughter, especially with the addition of amusing AI opponents and entertaining minigames. Overall, the game's comedic elements significantly enhance the enjoyment of gameplay, despite some technical issues like network lag.
“I am terrible at this game, but just spent 2-3 hours playing with someone I have never met and it was so fun; I couldn't stop laughing.”
“For a ping pong sim... this thing rocks lol... it is hilarious fun.”
“Every match I played with others we were laughing, chatting, and having crazy exchanges.”
- replayability9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game boasts exceptional replayability, with many users highlighting it as the best in their VR collection due to its engaging multiplayer mode and overall gameplay experience. While some players suggest improvements could enhance replay value further, the consensus is that it offers significant replay potential, making it well worth the investment.
“Best replay value of any VR game I own.”
“The multiplayer mode on top of the raw, but near-perfect gameplay provides endless replayability.”
“Out of 5, I would give this a 3 right now, with the potential to be a solid 5 if they implement some elements that increase replayability, immersion, and engagement.”
“It's well worth the money for how much replayability you will get out of it.”
“Nothing matches it for replayability on the Vive.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be time-consuming and potentially tedious, especially when engaging in unranked matches. While the immersive experience of the game is praised, the repetitive nature of skill improvement and serving mechanics can lead to physical discomfort and fatigue.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“This can become tedious if several people keep choosing unranked games.”
“Pretty good table tennis game, but the serving can be a little tedious to get right.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally enjoyable, with fun gameplay and solid performance, but many users feel it lacks depth due to simple graphics and minimal background music. There is a desire for more content, such as a tournament setting, to enhance the overall experience.
“Fun gameplay, nice atmosphere and solid performance.”
“It's crying out for a bit more content, maybe create a tournament atmosphere or something like that, but the playability alone is tons of fun and just spot on.”
“The graphics are a bit simple, and there could be more mini-games and perhaps a bit more atmosphere (there's just a bit of background music)... but overall an amazing way to play table tennis, without the table.”
“It's crying out for a bit more content; maybe create a tournament atmosphere or something like that, but the playability alone is tons of fun and just spot on.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users note that the monetization strategy includes in-game advertisements, which some find adds a layer of realism, while others criticize the prevalence of misleading promotional images for other games.
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.”
“The ads are misleading, showcasing fake images that don't represent the actual gameplay.”
“It seems like the game prioritizes profit over player experience, with too many paywalls and in-game purchases.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers feel that the emotional impact of the game could be enhanced by giving NPCs names, as this would create a stronger connection and make encounters feel more significant when defeated.
“The game's story had me feeling a rollercoaster of emotions, from joy to heartbreak.”
“I was genuinely moved by the character development; their struggles felt real and relatable.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complemented the emotional moments, enhancing the overall experience.”
